Fiji Open Explained

The Fiji Open is a professional golf tournament played in Fiji. It was inaugurated in 1970 as a 54-hole stroke play tournament sponsored by Air New Zealand. During the first event there were 40 players.[1] It has been a 72-hole tournament since the second edition in 1971. In 1973, a full-field of 162 players entered the tournament. As of 1976, it was the second of five events "South Pacific circuit."[2]

Since 2015, the winner and the leading Fijian have been rewarded with entry into the Fiji International.[3]

Winners

Source (1970–2008):[35]

Notes and References

  1. News: July 29, 1973 . Down the Fairways . 2021-02-14 . Sydney Morning Herald . 60 . Google News Archive.
  2. News: 1976-12-30. New Zealand report. 27. The Honolulu Advertiser. 2021-04-01.
  3. Web site: Fiji Open Championship serves as golfer's first qualifying round . The Fiji Times . 25 April 2015 . 25 June 2020.
  4. News: Sports corner Golf . The Sydney Morning Herald . Sydney, New South Wales, Australia . 16 . 7 August 1973 . 25 June 2020 . Google News Archive.
  5. News: Fiji Open to Tuohy . The Sydney Morning Herald . Sydney, New South Wales, Australia . 13 . 6 August 1974 . 25 June 2020 . Google News Archive.
  6. Web site: August 5, 1975. Last hole open win for Frank Phillips. 2021-04-05. The Age.
  7. Web site: August 5, 1975. AIR NZ OPEN. 2021-04-05. The Sydney Morning Herald.
  8. News: World sport briefs . Papua New Guinea Post-Courier . 2 August 1977 . 2020-06-25 . AAP . Trove.
  9. News: Sporting details Golf . The Sydney Morning Herald . Sydney, New South Wales, Australia . 33 . 8 August 1978 . 25 June 2020 . Google News Archive.
  10. News: Amateur wins the Fiji Open . The Sydney Morning Herald . Sydney, New South Wales, Australia . 30 . 7 August 1979 . Newspapers.com . 25 June 2020 . subscription.
  11. News: Trevor . Grant . Kiwi beats McCully charge to win PGA . The Age . Melbourne, Victoria, Australia . 30 . 19 October 1981 . Newspapers.com . 25 June 2020 . subscription.
  12. News: Sport summary Golf . The Sydney Morning Herald . Sydney, New South Wales, Australia . 27 . 2 August 1983 . 25 June 2020 . Google News Archive.
  13. News: The main contenders . The Age . Melbourne, Victoria, Australia . 2 . 12 February 1990 . Newspapers.com . 25 June 2020 . subscription.
  14. News: Golf . The Sydney Morning Herald . Sydney, New South Wales, Australia . 52 . 7 August 1985 . 25 June 2020 . Google News Archive.
  15. News: Stanley takes Fiji Open after playoff . The Age . Melbourne, Victoria, Australia . 37 . 4 August 1986 . 25 June 2020 . Google News Archive.
  16. News: Fiji Open to Officer . The Sydney Morning Herald . Sydney, New South Wales, Australia . 44 . 4 August 1987 . Newspapers.com . 25 June 2020 . subscription.
  17. News: 1987-08-04. Fiji Open to Officer. 45. The Sydney Morning Herald. 2021-04-01.
  18. News: Sport summary Golf . The Sydney Morning Herald . Sydney, New South Wales, Australia . 39 . 2 August 1988 . 25 June 2020 . Google News Archive.
  19. News: Australian Jason Deep... . The Sydney Morning Herald . Sydney, New South Wales, Australia . 48 . 7 August 1990 . Newspapers.com . 25 June 2020 . subscription.
  20. News: Willis unlikely Fiji hero . The Sydney Morning Herald . Sydney, New South Wales, Australia . 44 . 11 August 1991 . Newspapers.com . 25 June 2020 . subscription.
  21. News: Willis unlikely Fiji hero . The Age . Melbourne, Victoria, Australia . 32 . 27 July 1992 . Newspapers.com . 25 June 2020 . subscription.
  22. News: Taking on the world . The Sydney Morning Herald . Sydney, New South Wales, Australia . 42 . 1 October 1995 . Newspapers.com . 25 June 2020 . subscription.
  23. Web site: Fiji Open Tourney Tees Off Today . Fiji Sun . Anasilini . Ratuva . 6 June 2013 . 3 August 2020.
  24. Web site: Shilton Wins Fiji Open . Fiji Sun . 16 June 2008 . 3 August 2020.
  25. Web site: Hotshot Hend looks fabulous for Fiji . Racing Post . 1 August 2018 . 25 June 2020.
  26. Web site: Maiden win for rookie golf pro Nick Gillespie . Stuff . 24 June 2011 . 25 June 2020.
  27. Web site: Golf: Ryan Fox claims Fiji Open . New Zealand Herald . 12 June 2012 . 25 June 2020.
  28. Web site: Fox Defends Fiji Open . Fiji Sun . 10 June 2013 . 25 June 2020.
  29. Web site: Ballard Delighted . Fiji Sun . 2 June 2014 . 25 June 2020.
  30. Web site: Steadman, Tuivuna In . Fiji Sun . 8 June 2015 . 25 June 2020.
  31. Web site: Paddison Wins Fiji Open . Fiji Sun . 19 June 2016 . 25 June 2020.
  32. Web site: Muir and Lee book Fiji International starts . Fiji International . 22 May 2017 . 25 June 2020.
  33. Web site: A First! Lee Wins Fiji Open . Fiji Sun . 11 June 2018 . 25 June 2020.
  34. Web site: Fiji Open: Sam Lee Retains Title . Fiji Sun . 3 June 2019 . 25 June 2020.
  35. Vodafone Fiji Open 2009 . Yumpu.